Question 1

Can the combined signal be split into two receivers? If so, how and can two different channels be viewed simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Not as far as I know - I have 2 dishes using 3 LNBs (to receive the signals from 3 satellites) - the receiver can select any one channel on any one of the 3 LNBs. As I understand it (and as I have set it up on my system), to watch a different channel simultaneously on another receiver, you need two of these, fed from a second outlet from each LNB (use duo or quad LNBs)

Question 2

I have a tv connected with main and sub wires, can I use this switch and keep using both? How do I connect the two wires?

Accepted Answer

No this one only for dish with 2 lmb

Question 3

This is 2-input, 1-output but i need a 1-input, 2-output item, to go into a diseqc fta receiver (to move the dish) and a freesat box. advice?

Accepted Answer

Ok my system is Samsung TV with Diseqc control. I have two satellite dishes. One 28° the other 19° so I can receive French channels. This Diseqc switch simply flicks between the two when changing channel, according to what dish the TV wants.

You have one motorised dish, a Freesat box, and a Diseqc fta receiver.

The motorised dish can only be controlled by the Diseqc receiver.

Now you could get a one in two out but it won’t really do much, although depending on your requirements...

If you want to use both boxes at the same time this won’t work. The solution would be to get another Freesat dish and just connect to your Freesat receiver separately.

However...

If you’re not using both at the same time then a simple one in (From the dish) two out signal splitter (to each box) will work - but for the Freesat box to work the Diseqc receiver will also have to be tuned to a channel on the 28° Sat so it points in the right direction for Freesat. You could switch off the fta box then, leaving just Freesat working happily!

Hope this helps.

Question 4

I want to use 2x 'quad lnbs' for asta/hotbird to connect to 4 (independent) receivers/tvs. what disecq set up do i use?

Accepted Answer

1) Firstly you need 4 receivers that are capable of "switching" between Astra and Hotbird.2) You need to purchase 4off - Technomate TM-2S 2 x 1 Ready Sat. DiSEqC switches.3) Connect the centre TM-2S connection to each of the 4 receivers. Then connect number 1 to Astra and number 2 to Hotbird on each TM-2S.4) Go into the set-up menu on each receiver and programme in No 1 for Astra and No 2 Hotbird.5) You might need to also programme in each programme and tell it if you want to receive it from Astra or Hotbird.

ASIN	B008473KU8
Best Sellers Rank	4 in Multiswitches for Satellites
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (124)
Date First Available	20 Nov. 2012
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown
Item Weight	40 g
Item model number	TM-2S
Other display features	CE
Package Dimensions	8.4 x 5.6 x 2.6 cm; 40 g
What’s in the box	Coaxial Cable, Wally Receiver

TM-2S 2 x 1 HD Ready Satellite DiSEqC Switch

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